Voyager Technologies is aiming to capitalize on growing investor interest in defense and space innovation with plans for a $319 million initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at $1.6 billion, according to its SEC filing.
Riding the Defense and Space Tech Boom
Founded in 2019, Voyager Technologies—formerly Voyager Space—has transitioned from a space-focused firm to a broader defense technology leader. The rebranding reflects a strategic shift to emphasize applications such as precision-guided missile systems and advanced interceptor technology. The company is best known for Starlab, its low-Earth orbit commercial space station project backed by $200 million from NASA and developed in collaboration with Airbus, Mitsubishi, MDA Space, and Palantir (source).
“We believe this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to align U.S. technological superiority with a growing appetite for defense and space innovation,” said one early investor from Marlinspike Ventures.
Voyager Technologies fell 12% on Thursday to $49.50, a day after the company made its trading debut. The stock opened Wednesday at $69.95, 126% higher than its initial offering price of $31, and ended the session up 82% at $56.48.
